Garmadon's POV

After what seemed like forever, we finally returned to the group and took a picture for the newspaper. We were also given an apartment, since both the Monastery and the Bounty were destroyed. Lloyd had told me that this was the same apartment that the ninja were trying to pay off when he was being trained.

After we got settled in, the four original ninjas plus Nya were playing video games and eating cake (which Cole ordered, because he loved it so much), while Wu and Misako had tea together.

As for Lloyd and I, we sat alone in his room, finally having a moment together after so long.

"Lloyd," I sighed, making eye contact with my son, gently holding his hands. "As much as it pains me to say this, I really need to. Ever since you were discovered as the Chosen One, I dreaded every day the battle drew closer."

I took a deep breath and continued, "I assumed that we would have to battle each other, but deep within, I really didn't want to fight. I wouldn't have been able to live knowing that I killed you. You're my world, Lloyd; you have been, and you always will be. However, despite all that, the evil in my blood constantly tempted me, and the urge kept on growing stronger. It only became harder and harder for me to resist it. But when the Overlord betrayed me, all the pieces fell into place. The Overlord caused everything to happen, just so he could take over Ninjago. I still feel enormous guilt over everything I tried to do to harm people, even though it was the Overlord that caused everything." I finished.

Lloyd put a hand on my shoulder in reassurance. "Dad, it's alright. I forgive you. It was not your fault."

"Thanks, Lloyd," I said, smiling softly. "I'll get through it eventually. For now, though, I really just want to make up for lost time that I never had with you. I love you so much, Son."

Lloyd and I share a warm embrace, the both of us shedding tears.

"Oh, Lloyd... I really, really missed you..." I cried, running my hand gently through his soft hair.

My only son nodded quietly and then said, "Me too, Dad... I'm kinda tired..."

"You've been through a lot. I'm extremely proud of you, Son. I really am. Do you wanna lie down?"

"Yeah."

"Alright. I'll stay with you." I told him, tucking Lloyd into bed. Then I came in to lie down beside him.

"Don't worry, Lloyd," I whispered at last. "It's over now. I'll be right here."